Hindu temples were
not meant for large congregational worship. Pillared
Mandapas with elaborate sculptures, sadas for dancing
& wide circumbulating passages with other deities
placed around the main deity constitute a temple
complex.

The prominent
forms of temple designs are the North Indian Temples
& Southern Indian Temples. There were changes in
styles, but certain basic rules fundamental to
Hinduism were followed regarding the position of the
garba griha, directions of the other deities, etc.

Chandrodaya Mandir - Vrindavana in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
The temple complex will comprise Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir, Krishna
Lila Park, Krishna Heritage Museum, Krishna Vaas and Krishna Kutir
Retreats. The project will also have many more attractive features. A
capsule elevator will take the visitors through the planetary systems to
the viewing gallery at the top the structure where one can have a
breathtaking Braj Mandal Darshan. The twelve verdant forests of
Vrindavana (dva-dasha kanana) replete with elegant vistas of flower and
fruit bearing trees, serenaded with bird songs are recreated exactly as
described in the source books of Krishna. There will be a meandering and
gurgling Yamuna creek punctuated with lotus filled ponds that transport
one to the world and times of Sri Krishna. The important places of Sri
Krishna’s pastimes in Braj will be portrayed in an entertaining
experience for the whole family.http://vcm.org.in

Char Dham
is referred to the four
Hindu religious sites in
Uttarakhand state of
India. These are
Yamunotri, Gangotri,
Badrinath and Kedarnath,
nestled in the lap of
majestic Himalayas.
Amongst the
four Char Dhams,
Yamunotri and Gangotri
are dedicated to
goddesses Yamuna and
Ganga respectively. On
the other hand,
Kedarnath is dedicated
to Lord Shiva while
Badrinath is dedicated
to Lord Vishnu.
http://www.char-dham.com/

Dhivya
Dharsanam
Information
on interesting
temples, their
history, facts
and importance
posted by
Saravanan in
his blog.
http://dharsanam.blogspot.com

Sri.
Lakshmi
Narayanan of
Nanmangalam,
Chennai has
been
meticulously
arranging to
light the
lamps in many
Shiva temples
which are in
the state of
neglect,
without even
the funds to
light a
lamp.
You
can also get
involved.
Visit http://lightingdeepamattemples.blogspot.com/